The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 48 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Asaba, Delta State.
The operation, led by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC, took place on Friday, October 6, 2023, and aimed to curb cybercriminal activities in the region.
The suspects, whose identities have been disclosed, are:
1. Chinonso Nnemeka
2. Chidenbere Ekwealor
3. Emeka Joseph
4. Emmanuel Onyeka Onyeukwu
5. Solomon Omojewe
6. Miracle Ogonnaya
7. Pius Innocent
8. Ebuka Odukwe Osita
9. Godspower Efe
10. Chinedu Odiaka
11. Ogbemudia Wisdom
12. Okocha Nduka
13. Victor Chukwuma
14. Ebuka Ohika
15. Bright Odinakachukwu
16. Benjamin Kennedy
17. Abariowei Preye
18. Odinakachukwu Favour
19. Ofere Oghale
20. Micheal Okonkwo
21. Ezeali Stanley Chinedu
22. Akaluai Tega
23. Chibueze Obiozie
24. Chukwuma Chidimma
25. Sambo Daibra
26. Sunday Victor
27. Favour Ogaga-Oghene
28. Albert Oluwaleke
29. Agholor Omobude Simeon
30. Okeke Chibike
31. Bolum Ogechukwu
32. Dortimi Obiagulu Abariowei
33. Michelle Cyril
34. Adesioye Ajibola
35. Emmanuel Omezi Chinedu
36. Sule Courage
37. Daniel Samuel
38. Ifeanyi Nwabor
39. Igalawuye Ifeanyi Emmanuel
40. Uwaechue Chinedu Stanley
41. Eboh Chukwuma
42. Ezeali James Arinze
43. Clever Afokoghene
44. James Power
45. Azubudike Emeka
46. Okwuolise Ebuka
47. Odiete Timothy
48. Gilbert Nelson
These suspects were taken into custody following intelligence reports that pointed to their involvement in online scams.
During the arrests carried out at various locations in Asaba, law enforcement agents seized a significant amount of evidence. Among the confiscated items were nine high-end vehicles, including three Mercedes Benz GLK 350s, two Lexus RX 350s, and a Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic. Additionally, authorities recovered a cache of mobile phones and laptops believed to have been used in fraudulent activities.
The suspects are currently in custody and have provided statements regarding their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The EFCC has stated that once investigations are completed, the individuals will be brought before the courts to face appropriate charges.
This operation signifies a continued commitment by the EFCC to combat internet fraud and protect the digital economy from criminal activities. The agency remains vigilant in its efforts to bring EFCC Cracks Down on 48 Internet Fraudsters in Delta State